
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in New Orleans, LA from $259 (242 Rentals)


My Home at Lakeview

Pontchartrain Oaks

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Parc Fontaine

Azalea Belle

1107 Odeon St

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Celeste Landing

Chateau Carmel

Riviere Royale

Forest Isle
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Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

Chateau Solis

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

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Cypress Run Apartments

Patriot Point of New Orleans

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

Skyview Terrace

Willowbrook Apartments

7019 Huntington Park Dr, Unit Huntington Park - 1 Bedroom

Patriot Cove

2213 Clara St
Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

3251 St Ferdinand St

Highrise NOLA

Walnut Square

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Forest Park Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Whispering Palms

Haltere at New Orleans

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1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment

Elysian Apartments
What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

3116 Spain St

6564 Fleur De Lis Dr

Riverview Villas

2114 Toledano St

Marais Street Apartments

2809 First St

The Mayfair Apartment Homes

2309 Baronne St

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Centennial Place Apartments

1709-1711 St Andrew St
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Chateau Lake Terrace

4009-4011 Iberville St

4001-4003 Iberville St

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7729 Maple St, Unit 7729

3818 Buchanan St, Unit MicroStudioAptCityPark

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1812 Dante St, Unit 1812 Dante St

2001 Reverend John Raphael Jr Way

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1220 Adams St, Unit 2

2612 Urquhart St, Unit 2612

1032 Fourth St, Unit Rear
Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Orleans?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Studio Apartments | $1,106 | $246 | $3,000 |
| New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $259 | $7,454 |
| New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,484 | $1,370 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,177 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Orleans Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in New Orleans?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New Orleans is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Orleans?
The cheapest apartment in New Orleans is Parc Fontaine which is listed at $710, while the average apartment in New Orleans costs $5,038.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Orleans?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,433 regular apartments in New Orleans that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in New Orleans?
Cheap apartments in New Orleans have an average cost of $455 which is $4,583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Orleans.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
New Orleans is known as The Big Easy, but it's not always easy on the wallet! It's a city built around attracting tourists, so naturally everything is going to be on the pricey side.

From Campus to Cajun Cuisine: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in New Orleans
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
Congratulations on getting into college! The next four years are going to be pretty exciting. If you got into a college in The Big Easy, just remember that it isn't always Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras on the Weekends: The Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near New Orleans Top Employers
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
I'm Melissa, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for New Orleans and I'm here to tell you about the best places to live and work in The Big Easy. Not every day is Mardi Gras! We work too.

Welcome to the Big Easy: A Local Insiders Guide to New Orleans
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
For many people, the closest they come to New Orleans is watching The Princess and the Frog or that episode of The Simpsons where Marge stars in a musical based on A Streetcar Named Desire.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.